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We love a sticky beak when our neighbours sell

When it comes to barrelling up to a neighbour’s open for inspection, it seems we are a pretty curious a bunch .

Our latest data found that 56% of you would be likely to go into your neighbour open house, despite not having any intention to buy.

Would you look?

Admit it – if your neighbour’s house was up for sale, you’d check it out at inspection, right?

Maybe have an illicit little peek in the bathroom cupboard? Check out their bathroom renovation for ideas, take a peak at their new floorboards?

Hey, it’s all in the name of real estate research, isn’t it?

Nosy neighbours

Our research shows that men are the slightly more curious ones when it comes to taking a peak at a nieghbours OFI, and younger people were more interested in checking out the houses than older people, maybe because they’re at the stage and in the market for upsizing to accommodate a new family.

Hey, it’s all in the name of real estate research, isn’t it?

All for good reason

But there is more to checking out a neighbouring open for inspection than just a good old-fashioned looky-loo.

Sure, you want to see if that neighbour’s house really is as stylish as they are but you also want to see what’s available in your area and how your own home stacks up against the competition.

Did you expect a sleek mix of Cowboy ranch & Buckingham Palace?

Get some insight

Perhaps you’re thinking of selling too, so you’re just taking a peak for some tips on what to (and what not to) do.

Knowing your neighbours house and sale price can give you a better idea of what you’re own property is worth and if a few pre-sale renovations are worthwhile.

At realestate.com.au, we’ve seen more open inspections than a hot dinner expert has had hot dinners, which is why we like to help people get their existing home ready for sale by offering some simple tips on getting it ready for inspection (no tumbleweeds of dog hair in the corners, to name just one).

Look & learn

So don’t feel nosey looking into a neighbours open for inspection, think smartly and look at the way the house is presented, at those renovations you’ve been overhearing for weeks, and at the other people looking around, if they don’t get this house – they could want yours?